Lee County Sheriff’s Office announces St. Patrick’s Day safety enforcement campaign

DIXON – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will partner with Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation to increase enforcement for St. Patrick’s Day through a stepped-up traffic safety campaign.

The sheriff’s office will increase its efforts to focus on stopping alcohol- and cannabis-impaired driving, unbuckled driving, speeding and distracted driving. The campaign also encourages drivers to look out for impaired walkers, make sure designated drivers are sober and residents walk home with a sober friend.

Tips for drivers to remember include:

• Designate a sober driver or use a ride-sharing service or public transportation
• Report impaired drivers to law enforcement
• Don’t let friends drive impaired
• Buckle up

The St. Patrick’s Day campaign is funded by federal traffic safety funds provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered by IDOT.